Plan your visit
We are located in Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG4 9TS
Opening times - MUSEUM
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Opening times - MUSEUM
Our standard opening hours for Museum visits are:
Friday 10am - 4pm (last entry 3pm)
Saturday 10am - 4pm (last entry 3pm)
Sunday 10am - 4pm (last entry 3pm)
Our last day for museum visits for 2024 will be Friday 20th December. We will reopen to the public on Friday 14th February 2025.
Please check our opening hours on the day of your visit.
Pre-booked tickets available or pay on entry:
Book Tickets!NB: If you wish to visit at an alternative time, please contact us to discuss on enquiries@britishschoolsmuseum.org.uk to discuss a private tour.
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Opening Times - CAFÉ
9:00 - 14:30 every weekday
10:00 - 15:30 every Saturday and Sunday
The play cafe will be closed from Christmas Day and will reopen on Friday 3rd January.
The cafe will open for takeaway coffee and cake for the Doorstep Elves show dates: 28th, 29th, 30th & 31st December 2024
NB: The Café is usually open every day, even when the Museum is closed.
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Group Visits
If you would like to visit the Museum outside of our standard opening times, or are interested in visiting with a group of 10 or more people, please do enquire about our Group Visits:
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Admission prices
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Ticket details
Admission is £6.50 for all visitors aged 5 and over.
As a charity, all money raised go towards preserving our historic buildings and Museum collection.
You can purchase your ticket on arrival at our Entrance Desk, or book in advance using this link:
Reminder - We open for visits Friday, Saturday, Sunday. We close at 4pm but last entry is at 3pm to allow you time to look around.
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Children's Tickets
Please note that a Craft activity for children is always included in the price of their admissions ticket.
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Experience a Victorian Lesson
We can put on a Victorian Lesson just for you!Come and see what it took to be a Victorian school child. Minimum numbers 10 - contact enquiries@britishschoolsmuseum.org.uk for further details.
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Visits outside of regular opening hours:
Are you interested in visiting the Museum but cannot get here during our regular opening hours, or are interested in seeing more of our collection behind the scenes for a particular research interest?
Get in touch!
We may be able to arrange a private visit for you (other commitments allowing).
Contact us on:
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Importance notices for your visit:
Please be patient with our Victorian site!
It is VERY cold and difficult to heat in winter. We do our best, but it is always a good idea to come with an extra jumper (or two) on!
Please also note that there are 2 areas (the Gallery Classroom and Victorian Headmaster's House) are step-only access due to their age and original historic design.